My dad thinks I'll get in

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<p>Female African American
GPA: 3.8 UW, 4.1 W
Will graduate with 6 APS and 4 honors
All 4s on AP exams
Take an extra course after school
SAT: 1960 (720 W, 700 M, 540 R); my deafness is the reason why my verbal is so low
SAT II: Math IIC-750, Biology-590, US History-610 (4 on AP exam)
3rd decile- I transferred from bad public school w/ no honors classes to a VERY competitive rural school; I was top 10 in my old school, but now I am top 30; my GC will explain this as well</p>

<p>WORK EXPERIENCE
Student volunteer at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (9,10)
Lab research at University of Pennsylvania this summer</p>

<p>ACTIVITIES
National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine (11)
National Karate (9-10)
Health Science Academy (10-11)
National Honor Society (11)
Leadership Club (10-11)</p>

<p>VOLUNTEER
Community Outreach Program (9,10)
Tutoring (9,10)
Feeding homeless (9,10)</p>

<p>HONORS AND AWARDS
Academic Honor Roll (9-11)
National Karate Summer Program Award (10)
President's Student Service Gold Award (volunteering 100+ hours) (10)
A Venture Scholar (10-11)
Award for Outstanding Achievement in Leadership (11)
President’s Education Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence (11)</p>

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<p>Welcome to Duke?</p>

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<p>Sorry I forgot to ask a question. What is your opinion? I don't see how I can get in.</p>

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<p>The GPA is very strong, the EC's seem pretty strong, etc. The only concern is boards, and I just don't think they're weak enough to compensate for the other elements of your application. To be blunt, I don't even think it's close. Welcome to Duke.</p>

<p>But this is just one person's opinion. Wait for others, see what they say.</p>

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<p>Not to be politcally incorrect, but the fact that you are African American and have solid grades and test scores gives you an advantage. You've also overcome some obstacles (deafness, new school) and from what I've heard, Duke likes students who take on challenges. You've got a good shot.</p>